Diwun Black dismissed from team

[FireFoley]

Didn't Black have some off field issues that affected his HS grades? If so maybe fell back into the wrong crowd.

I think the fact that DiWan was no Albert Einstein was what affected his grades, not some off field issues.

 

[neteng]

He was behind Ventrel, Shemar and Scooby on the depth chart so it isn't really a blow to our team. Sucks because he had a lot of promise. Good luck to him.

 

[jdh5484]

We need some more LBs. And DLs.

 

[Durty South Swamp]

Imagine how Napier would have handled the shoe throwing incident. I have my doubts that player would be named team captain days later.

He would have been diplomatic about it at the podium saying it's an internal team issue, he's aware of his actions and how they hurt the team, and they will handle it privately. And that would have been the last time we saw that kid on the field for that season.

 

[Gatorbait25]

I like Diwun and I’m certain he is a great teammate . That one handed stab in Knoxville was a thing of beauty. It’s a
disappointment for sure.

 

[MertzJay26]

This is one I was rooting for myself

Rooting for him to be kicked off the team? Dick move, t.

 

[gatormandan]

He was one of our biggest cheerleaders and recruiters. At least he tried to be. He wanted to be a gator pretty bad. This is a bit confusing, but I assume there is good reason.

 

[NVGator]

Rooting for him to be kicked off the team? Dick move, t.

Little dick. It’s t we are talking about.

 

[aka]

It's unfortunate, I hope he's successful somewhere else.
However, the last dismissal improved the team. BN has been saying...the people are improving so the football is improving. Perhaps DB wasn't improving or even regressing.

 

[MJMGator]

We’re gonna have a young team the next few years.

 

[oxrageous]

That one handed stab in Knoxville was a thing of beauty.

His athleticism was obvious on that play. Too bad it didn't work out.

 

[TN G8tr]

Always wish the kid well and thank him for his time here. BUT.........

Glad there is some accountability and a coach holding an expectation. This is what this broke down program has been missing. If some of you didn't see Rick Well's tweet response to Whittemore, it was clear as day. "Daddy and Coaches favorites". Whatever the reasons for DB being dismissed it was more than likely called for. Players are having to buy in or they are going to get cashed out.

 

[Spurdog98]

Maybe they saw that he was signed up for a field trip to DC?

 

[g8r.tom]

good luck out there

 

[GatorInKnox]

 

[t-gator]

Imagine how Napier would have handled the shoe throwing incident. I have my doubts that player would be named team captain days later.

I will never forgive Marco Wilson for that, ever. Dan Mullen either.

 

[Theologator]

He was behind Ventrel, Shemar and Scooby on the depth chart so it isn't really a blow to our team. Sucks because he had a lot of promise. Good luck to him.

He nearly won the Ut game for us. Had he been able to run that recovered onside kick in…

You all have cited the possibilities. I hope whatever it was, he gets the memo and finds his way.

 

[Spurdog98]

I'm just guessing but I'd be willing to bet it has something to do with their relationship with Toney, or better, the deterioration of it.

 

[FlyingGator]

I will never forgive Marco Wilson for that, ever. Dan Mullen either.

Yep. That’s right up there with Carlos Dunlap getting a DUI before SECCG.

 

[t-gator]

Yep. That’s right up there with Carlos Dunlap getting a DUI before SECCG.

I still think we lose with or without Dunlap. I don't think I've seen a bigger punk in a gator jersey than Marco Wilson